Giesserei Oerlikon, Industrial dining venue in Oerlikon, Switzerland.
Giesserei Oerlikon is a restaurant housed in a former steel foundry building in Zurich's Oerlikon district, featuring exposed metal frameworks and tall ceilings throughout. The interior retains the raw industrial look while modern cooking is served in flexible spaces that can accommodate different event sizes and dining needs.
The building originally operated as a steel fittings foundry until it closed in 1996, then underwent conversion into a cultural venue. It reopened as a restaurant in 1999 while preserving the industrial structure as a defining feature.
The restaurant honors its factory past through visible industrial details while guests enjoy contemporary European cooking in this repurposed space. The architecture itself becomes part of the experience, as the raw metal structures and tall rooms tell the story of the place.
The venue is easily reached by public transportation and offers reserved parking spaces for those arriving by car. It is wise to book ahead, especially if coming with a larger group or planning to use the event spaces.
The restaurant adapts to many uses, accommodating everything from small meetings to large events with hundreds of guests across its various sections. This flexibility means the same space can offer quite different experiences depending on what is happening.
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